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George Washington Carver: Agriculture Pioneer
Directions: Use what you learned from reading George Washington Carver: Agriculture Pioneer
to choose the best answer for each question.
1. Of the 300+ uses for peanuts, which part of the economy does NOT offer a product made
with peanuts?
a. food b. industry c. commerce d. finance
2. How were George and his mother’s situation different from that of other slaves?
a. They bought land from the Carvers.
b. They were allowed to stay together.
c. The Carvers treated them like family.
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d. Their situation was the same as that of other slaves.
3. How did Carver overcome prejudice during his lifetime?
a. He applied and was accepted into many colleges.
b. He made up his own middle name.
c. He did well in school and was offered many jobs.
d. He wore a flower in his lapel to show that he had class.
4. What did Carver seek to accomplish in Tuskegee?
a. He wanted the cotton crops to be more healthy and full.
b. He wanted students to be self-sufficient.
c. He wanted students to learn by doing.
d. all of these
5. How did Carver’s work with crossbreeding help farmers?
a. He helped pollen reach more plants.
b. He discovered ways to make stronger, healthier plants.
c. He learned how to improve soil composition.
d. He introduced better plants that were not native to the United States.
6. What was Carver’s reaction to money and job opportunities that came with his discoveries?
a. He turned down money and high-paying jobs to help people.
b. He accepted money for his discoveries.
c. He held many jobs across the United States.
d. He ignored money to continue his research in chemurgy.
7. George Washington Carver’s nickname is “The Peanut Man.” Do you think this is a good
nickname? Use details and examples from the book to support your answer.
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